There is so much new information in the field of veterinary natural therapies. But do they work? Can they help my pet? What can I do at home? The Pet Lover's Guide to Natural Healing for Cats and Dogs, written by a leading veterinary author, covers over 100 common medical problems and the main natural therapies available. This practical book is a great resource for anyone interested in using a natural, holistic approach. Your veterinarian is the medical expert when it comes to your pet's health, but you take care of your pet each day. While it does not take the place of veterinary care, this guide presents practical information so you can talk with your veterinarian about your pet's healthcare options.
Full-color line art and photographs illustrate various plants and herbs, and also techniques such as manual therapies, massage, and other hands-on healing techniques in a user-friendly and easily identifiable manner.
Special boxes labeled "Where We Stand" present the author's strong opinions on specific (sometimes controversial) issues in a highlighted, easy-to-find format.
Key terms are highlighted, making them easy to locate and reference - these terms are also included in the glossary with clear, simple definitions.
Important information is bulleted and placed in a shaded box, bringing the main points to the reader's attention in a quick and useful way.
Clear readability makes information easily accessible to pet owners, helping them to better understand natural therapies and their uses in treating pets. It also enables veterinarians to carry the book in their practices and recommend it to clients.
Written by established, recognized veterinarians, this book is a reliable source for veterinary professionals.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Illustrationen
Approx. 150 illustrations
Maße
Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 133 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4160-2986-1 (9781416029861)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
1. Natural Therapies For Your Pet
Why Use Natural Therapies?
So What's Different About Holistic Medicine?
Health and Well-Being Of Your Pet
Signs of Poor Health In Animals
The Urban Pet and Free Radicals
Stress and Health
2. Practical Steps to Prevent Disease and Improve Well-Being
The Annual Exam
How "Old? Is Your Pet Compared With Humans?
10-Point Home Health Check
When to Take Your Pet to The Veterinarian
Improving Health
10 Steps to Greater Well-Being And Health
3. Holistic Nutrition
Nutrition Basics
Classes of Nutrients
What to Feed
4. Nutrition Boosters
Starting With Supplements
5. Herbs
Herb Safety
Using Herbal Medicines
Herbal Preparations
Dosages
A Pet Herbal Home Pharmacy
Herbal Material Medica
Indoor Herb Garden for Cats
6. Physical Therapies
Acupuncture and Acupressure
Trigger Point Therapy
Chiropractic
Physical and Rehabilitation Therapy
Hands-On Healing
7. Homeopathy
The Principles of Homeopathy
8. Bach Flower Remedies
Preparation
Dosage Choosing the Remedies
Aromatherapy (Dogs Only)
9. Recommendations
Guidelines
Treatment Options
10. Detoxification Program
Some General Principles
Toxins
Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS)
Dysbiosis
Vaccination
A Naturopathic Approach to Chronic Disease
Natural Therapies for Dysbiosis And Leaky Gut Syndrome
Repair
Tonics
Corticosteroid Use
Basic Detoxification Program
Short-Term Modified Fast Of 1-3 Days
Bowel Detoxification
Liver Detoxification
When to See Your Veterinarian
What to Ask Your Veterinarian
11. Skin and Coat
Maintaining Skin and Coat Health
Signs of Skin Disease
Long-Term or Recurrent Skin Problems
What You Can Do
Therapies to Consider Seeking If Problems Persist
Itchy and Overgrooming Cats
Itchy Dogs
Dog Skin Allergies
Bacterial Skin Disease and Hot Spots
Yeast or Malassezia Dermatitis Of Dogs
Dry Skin and Dandruff
Cat Acne
Hair Loss and Shedding
Blocked Anal Glands
Lick Granulomas
Doggy Odor
Demodectic Mange
Wounds, Stings, and Trauma
12. Digestive System
Maintaining A Healthy Digestive System
Chronic Digestive Problems and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Food Allergies
Dental Health and Dental Disease
Bad Breath
Acute Diarrhea
Coprophagy-Eating "Poo?
Constipation
Flatulence
Chronic Vomiting
Liver Disease
Pancreatic Problems
Diabetes
13. Ears and Eyes
Ears
Eyes
14. The Immune System
Stress
Immune Deficiency
Allergies
Autoimmune Disease
Feline Infections Peritonitis (FIP)
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
Feline Leukemia Virus (Felv)
Cancer
Lymphatic System and Spleen Health
Infections and Antibiotic Use
15. Disorders of the Grandular System
Diabetes
Adrenal Gland Health and Stress
Addison's Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Hypothyroid Disease
Hyperthyroid Disease
16. Muscles, Bones, and Joints
Pain
Maintaining Muscle Strength and Function
How to Prevent Injuries In Dogs
Arthritis-Osteoarthritis, Degenerative Joint Disease and Osteochondrosis
Hip Dysplasia
Lyme Disease
Leg Injuries
Myopathy
17. The Spine and Nervous System
The Nervous System
Vestibular Syndrome In Senior Dogs And Cats
Nerve Paralysis
Epilepsy and Seizures
Head Injuries And Brain Problems
Cognitive Disorder or Senility In Older Animals
Back Pain and Spinal Problems
Disk Disease, Protrusion; Prolapsed, Slipped Disk
Wobbler Syndrome: Cervical Vertebral Instability
Degenerative Myelopathy
18. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
Maintaining Health
The Cardiovascular System
The Respiratory System
19. The Urinary Tract and Reproductive System
Maintaining Urinary Tract Health
Bladder Infection-Cystitis
Bladder Stones-Urolithiasis
Xanthine
Incontinence (Bladder)
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD, Also Known As FUS)
Kidney Disease
Female Reproductive System
Female Infertility
False Pregnancy
Mastitis
Pyometra or Metritis
Male Infertility
Prostrate Disorders
20. Behavior
Dogs
Cats
21. Maintaining Optimal Health
Routine Health Care
Weight Control
Vaccination
Heartworm Prevention
Flea and Tick Control
Aging
Surgery or Hospitalization: Preparation and Recovery
References
Appendix Elimination Diets
Glossary
